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Argonne and NGO Energy Vision case studies demonstrate success of renewable natural gas as transport fuel

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One study looks at Fair Oaks Farms, a large dairy cooperative in Indiana with roughly 36,000 cows. Renewable natural gas production for transportation totaled 151 million gasoline gallon equivalents in 2017, up from 125M GGEs in 2016 and 90M GGEs in 2015. Energy Vision and Argonne produced the studies jointly. Click to enlarge.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

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As the luxury division of the Hyundai Group (Genesis, Hyundai and Kia) it has gone from two models in 2015 to eight in 2023. The current line-up, a combination of gasoline-powered and battery electric sedans and SUVs, will be all-electric in 2030. note: “Electrified” is Genesis current nomenclature for its EV.

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CMU study finds controlled EV charging can reduce generation cost, but at greater health and environmental costs depending upon the generation mix

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The question of electricity costs vs. health and environmental cost is important to ask everywhere, Michalek said. Electric vehicle charging may affect these trends. Finally, the additional electricity demand from charging vehicles will affect the operations of the power system and potentially affect the costs of electricity.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps. Thermal management technologies not only help reduce fuel consumption, but are an important factor in extending battery range for hybrid electric and all-electric vehicle models. Transmissions.

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New Honda Civic Natural Gas vehicle customers in California eligible for immediate $1,000 purchase credit

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The supply of purchase credits through the California Energy Commission is limited to 1,600 and expires when all have been distributed or on 22 April 2015, whichever occurs first. White Clean Air Vehicle Stickers are available to an unlimited number of qualifying Federal Inherently Low Emission Vehicles (ILEVs).

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Harmonizing Low Carbon Fuel Standards

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California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff are to present the results of these reviews to the ARB by 1 January 2012, and 1 January 2015. The Midwestern Governor’s Association represents Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Midwestern Governor’s Association.

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